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Sylvan Slough – Government Bridge loop from Riverdale

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Sylvan Slough – Government Bridge loop from Riverdale

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Sylvan Slough – Government Bridge loop from Riverdale

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31.1km

80m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 1, 2025

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.4 km

1.91 km

1.09 km

468 m

189 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.2 km

2.92 km

1.48 km

460 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Sylvan Slough – Government Bridge loop from Riverdale

Pat and Jack Bush Scenic Overlook

I-74 Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge

Sylvan Island

Mississippi River Trail (MRT) — Illinois

Quad City Botanical Center

Sylvan Slough

Fort Armstrong

Government Bridge

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